{"id":30739,"date":"2026-04-09T15:54:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T19:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aafa.org\/?p=30739"},"modified":"2026-04-30T10:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:00:18","slug":"sneezing-season-is-here-how-to-manage-pollen-allergy-so-symptoms-dont-ruin-your-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aafa.org\/sneezing-season-is-here-how-to-manage-pollen-allergy-so-symptoms-dont-ruin-your-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Sneezing Season Is Here: How to Manage Pollen Allergy So Symptoms Don\u2019t Ruin Your Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"

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AAFA\u2019s 2026 Allergy Capitals\u00ae report highlights longer, more intense pollen seasons, offers information on managing symptoms<\/em><\/p>\n

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Washington D.C., April 9, 2026 \u2014 The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America\u2019s (AAFA) 2026 Allergy Capitals\u00ae report<\/a> notes that people with seasonal pollen allergies may experience longer-lasting, more intense allergy symptoms as pollen seasons across the U.S. start earlier and last longer, and more pollen is released. Pollen allergies are associated with disruptions in sleep, missed work and school days, and worsening of allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, nasal polyps, and other inflammatory conditions. The \u00a0report provides practical tips to help improve symptom management and quality of life.<\/p>\n

\u201cAllergies are shaped by where you live, the air you breathe, and the environment around you. AAFA\u2019s Allergy Capitals report reveals that people with seasonal pollen allergies in many parts of the U.S. may find managing their symptoms more challenging,\u201d said Sanaz Eftekhari, AAFA\u2019s vice president of research. \u201cClimate change is driving some areas to have a nearly year-round cycle of pollen production or experience major pollen explosions multiple times a year due to extreme weather. These longer and more intense pollen seasons mean allergy symptoms may start earlier, last longer, and be more difficult to control. This makes symptom management all the more important.\u201d<\/p>\n

While cities in the Southeast historically rank near the top in our analysis due to warm, humid climates that support longer pollen seasons, this year\u2019s top 10 included a number of cities in the Western U.S., where extreme weather events driven by climate change caused unusually high pollen levels. These include Boise (#1), San Diego (#2), Provo (#4), Ogden (#8), and Spokane (#9).<\/p>\n

The pollen season cycle starts with tree pollen, which typically begins early to mid-February and runs through April. Then, the grass pollen season usually starts in mid-April and runs through most of summer. That\u2019s followed by ragweed pollen season, which starts in late summer and runs until the first frost. In some parts of the country, these cycles start and end later than the average.<\/p>\n

Pollen allergy symptoms include:<\/p>\n